Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Downtown

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Square One Brewery & Distillery

4.8

4.8 (928)

$30 and under

Pub

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

"Patio seating is first come, first served. You can make a request for the patio in your reservation, and while we can't guarantee patio seating we do try to honor your request*

Located in historic Lafayette Square just south of downtown St. Louis, Square One Brewery & Distillery began operations as a Brewery & Restaurant in February of 2006. We strive to produce the highest quality and unique flavors that are not likely to be found in the large volume production of most beer and spirits today. By combining the expertise of the distiller, master brewer, and chef, we are committed to creating an amazing array of flavors and tastes for our customers.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

As always the beer choices are plentiful and tasty, the food is always delicious and our server Jessica was outstanding!

Cobalt Smoke & Sea

4.8

4.8 (889)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Cobalt Smoke & Sea is a bridge that connects uniquely different food sources — the rustic farmlands and the open air sea — and brings them under one illuminated space to create an alluring experience where culinary creativity, globally inspired flavors, and hungry curiosity intersect.

Our chef has meticulously created every Cobalt Smoke & Sea recipe through his deep love for the craft of food and those who will be enjoying it. It is through the selection of ingredients, care of crafting, and joy of presenting our dishes that we offer you true artisanal food with global inspiration. We invite you to share curiosity, tastes, and laughter over any of our dishes. Welcome to our table.

Top review

Thomasvip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

We've been to Cobalt several times and it seems to get better every time

Robust

4.7

4.7 (1234)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

It is our desire to light a spark of adventure within you and encourage you to explore and rediscover a passion for life through truly experiencing what wine, food and hospitality are all about.

When you experience wine, you experience life. Wine encompasses a world of history, food, travel, culture, and romance. Whether a novice wine drinker or expert, Robust wants to create an enjoyable and enriching experience that educates each guest to the next level.

Sip wines, sample our tasting plates and shop our wines and gifts. Our menu of artisan cheeses, charcuterie and unique gourmet tasting plates are inspired by our wine selection.

Wines are listed by Robust Factor™ - a friendly format to help you navigate through the vast world of wines. With more than 40 wines by the glass, wine flights, and a full bottle list, choose your favorites or our onsite sommeliers will be happy to accommodate you with a selection.

Top review

Sheilavip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Delicious food and drink. Good service. We like coming to Robust.

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (1793)

$30 and under

American

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

Frazer Cameron, executive chef and owner of Frazer’s restaurant, opened the doors to his now iconic restaurant in 1992 in historic Benton Park. Entrees at Frazer’s are inspired by tastes from around the globe, including French, Moroccan, Italian, Mexican, and Cajun. Frazer’s also features an award winning wine & cocktail program, featuring over 50 classic & specialty craft cocktails.

Located down the street from the Anheuser Busch Brewery, Frazer’s is perfect for appetizers and drinks with friends or for an entertaining dinner. We feature many different dining options such as a bar & lounge area, our main dining room, our upper level dining area, takeout. Frazer’s also features street side & patio dining (Outside dining is first come first serve). Please call for any inquiries.

info@frazersgoodeats.com

Top review

Laura

Dined 2 days ago

WE LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT FRAZER'S. IT'S OUR GO TO PLACE FOR BIRTHDAY'S, ANNIVERSARIES, AND TO REALLY IMPRESS OUT-OF-TOWNERS. Tom & Laura Ray

Broadway Oyster Bar

4.7

4.7 (790)

$30 and under

Seafood

St. Louis

About the restaurant

The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

Top review

Samvip

Dined 3 days ago

We ate lots of delicious seafood! Service was cheerful and excellent. Would go back tonight!

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4.6

4.6 (26)

$31 to $50

Italian

Central West End

About the restaurant

Edera Italian Eatery is focused on serving simple, refined food in a more casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Chef Andrew Simon offers a fresh interpretation, sourcing the highest quality ingredients from Italy to Missouri. The menu features premium Neapolitan pizzas, signature pastas and premium entrees. Edera’s cuisine – featuring sauces, pastas and baked goods made fresh daily in the restaurant – are elevated enough for a special night out, while also being approachable enough for everyday fare. Concepted by the Koplar family in consultation with renowned Chef Mike Randolph, Edera has quickly become a fixture in St. Louis’s iconic Central West End neighborhood.

We invite you to experience our newly renovated dining room or dine alfresco alongside towering ivy walls in our Italian style courtyard.

We look forward to serving you!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

I stay in the AC hotel when Im in St. Louis on business and Edera was the one restaurant in CWE that I havent eaten at. I tried it last night and it was great. The weather was nice so I sat outdoors. The outdoors seating area looks like it actually be in Italy. My cocktails, salad, and entree were all delicious and the service was great. Last night may have been my first time but it will not be my last time.

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Perennial on Lockwood

4.6

4.6 (372)

$30 and under

Brewery

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

We are a small batch brewery, tasting room, and restaurant located in the heart of Old Webster Groves. Perennial on Lockwood is a collaboration between Olive + Oak and Perennial Artisan Ales offering the best in food, beer (yes we have wine and spirits too) and hospitality in a beautifully remodeled historic garage. Join us at our bar, in our dining room or on our patio.

Top review

Robert

Dined 2 days ago

Staff was amazing and the beer and food were as well

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Bar Italia Ristorante

4.5

4.5 (970)

$31 to $50

Italian

Central West End

About the restaurant

For authentic Italian cuisine come join us at Bar Italia Ristorante! Join us in the heart of the Central West End, but feel like you're in Italy! We serve upscale Italian unlike anything else you've had in Saint Louis. We promise a dining experience you're sure to remember! Parties over 6 guests will receive one check so we can make sure your party receives exceptional service as well as our other guests. Incomplete parties will not be seated until the ENTIRE party arrives.

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TK719

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Wonderful dinner at Bar Italia. The watermelon salad, red snapper and chocolate cake were all delicious and my server Nicole was just outstanding. I look forward to returning.

Walnut Grill - Sunset Hills

4.4

4.4 (469)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Here at Walnut Grill we offer delicious American cuisine with exceptional fresh seafood prepared by our culinary team. The modern atmosphere of our bar and lounge area makes us the perfect destination to bring a date and enjoy one of our specialty martinis or distinct craft beers. Our full bar is equipped with multiple large screen TVs and can accommodate you and your friends when you are watching your favorite sports team! Or you can come to celebrate your next special occasion in our dining room! If you would like, we also offer dining on our outdoor patio and bar that is sure to make your dining experience with us exceptional! Delicious food, gracious energetic service and our upscale ambiance is designed to please every diner! We accept reservations for our dining room and banquet dining room, our patio and lounge areas are seated on a first come first serve basis.

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Richard

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

We ate our meal outside on the covered patio. The waiter was very attentive even though he had many tables to service. The food was fresh, delicious, and served quickly.

Ramsay's Kitchen

4.4

4.4 (534)

$31 to $50

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

The Ramsay’s Kitchen concept, inspired by Chef Ramsay’s travels, takes guests on a global culinary journey. Celebrating Chef Ramsay’s renowned dishes, the menu offers an array of elevated yet approachable plates, entrées and craft cocktails. The restaurant offers incredible views of the iconic Gateway Arch and majestic Mississippi River.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 2 days ago

2nd time going here… Consistent and delish Waitress was super friendly

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